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'Traffic chaos, defecation in front garden and abuse': Northampton venue apologises for 'nightmare' Zimfest event
Delapré Abbey has promised residents they will have a ‘voice’ in a full review after parking chaos during Zimfest left Far Cotton and surrounding streets gridlocked over the weekend.
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Daventry teen saves man in dramatic paddle board rescue
A Daventry teenager saved a man who had got into difficulty trying to rescue his own children paddle boarding off the Cornwall coast.
Patients evacuated after large fire breaks out at Brackley Medical Centre
Patients were forced to evacuate Brackley Medical Centre and Community Hospital after a large fire broke out on Sunday night (July 26)
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Police investigating after man allegedly punches woman at Zimfest in Northampton
A woman was allegedly punched by a man at a Zimfest in Northampton as officers now confirm they are investigating.
Reservoir upgrade works begin this week at Sywell Country Park
Upgrades to the reservoir at Sywell Country Park have begun this week, with a section of the route around the reservoir closed while works are ongoing.
Charity event spotlighting the reality for people with cancer raises whopping £3,000 for worthy Northampton cause
A charity event, with the aim of spotlighting the reality for people with cancer, has raised a whopping £3,000 for a worthy Northampton cause.
Meet the founder of innovative interior design business in Northamptonshire that leads with scent to evoke memories
Meet the founder of an innovative interior design business in Northamptonshire, which leads with scent to evoke memories and feelings for her clients.
Three men from Northampton part of gang jailed for more than 400 burglaries at new-build homes
Three men from Northampton are part of a gang jailed for carrying out more than 400 burglaries at new-build homes across the country.
Town centre cafe fined £1,000 by council for storing commercial waste bin in Northampton street
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has prosecuted a cafe for repeatedly failing to comply with waste management requirements designed to keep the town centre clean and safe.
Firefighters called to blaze at Asda on Northampton industrial estate last night
Firefighters were called to a blaze at the Asda commercial building on a Northampton industrial estate last night.
Take a look at seven adorable rescue dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire
Take a look at seven adorable rescue dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire
Plans submitted to DEMOLISH former hotel on busy Northamptonshire road – here’s what could be built in its place
Plans have been submitted to DEMOLISH a former hotel along a busy Northamptonshire road – here’s what could be built in its place.
Northamptonshire hospitals boss leaves KGH and NGH after less than two years in post
Laura Churchward, the chief executive of KGH and NGH, has left University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group after less than two years.
Neighbours object to plans for late-night rooftop bar at shisha lounge along busy road in Northampton
Neighbours have objected to plans for a late-night rooftop bar at a shisha lounge along a busy road in Northampton.
Tributes paid to ‘dedicated and kind’ former Northamptonshire councillor who ‘cared deeply’ about his community
Tributes have been paid to a ‘dedicated, kind and willing’ former Northamptonshire councillor who ‘cared deeply’ about his community.
Plans approved for new fast food takeaway on busy row of shops in Northampton neighbourhood despite objections
Plans for a new fast food takeaway on a row of shops in a Northampton neighbourhood have been approved despite objections from residents.
Former Northampton restaurant listed to rent for eye-watering £30,000 a month after shock closure
The former home of a popular Northampton restaurant that closed after 10 years in business has been put on the market with an eye-watering asking rent of £30,000 a month.
Brewery issues statement following sudden closure of popular Northampton pub
The owners of a popular Northampton town centre pub have issued a statement after it closed suddenly earlier this week.
Northampton nightclub boss reveals vision for new club as major UK rapper joins iconic venue opening weekend
The boss of a Northampton nightclub has revealed his vision for a new era of nightlife at an iconic town centre venue as it prepares to open this weekend.
Plans to convert former Northampton 'back street boozer' into flats goes to appeal after refusal
Plans to convert a former Northampton pub into flats have been appealed after they were refused by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC).